Hahahaha…let me guess who the new owner is !If it’s just going to be an ornament , you might as well put a hard finish on it to bring out all of the beautiful grain and Birdseye Maple. Also , the Mineral Oil might make the Padauk or Bloodwood too dark , and you’ll lose the “red” effect.Try it on some sample pieces first though. I’ve had it react in good and unfavorable ways, colorwise.